St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Here's a simple recipe to make with the kids.

LEPRECHAUN TREATS

1 3 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 whole graham crackers,crushed
1/2 tsp water
3 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup flaked coconut

1. Place cream cheese in small mixing bowl. Add pineapple, without juice.Stir together.
2. Add walnuts, stir.
3. Add crushed graham crackers. Stir until well mixed.
4. Place a sheet of waxed paper on a plate and add heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
5. While waiting, pour the water into another bowl. Add the food coloring and coconut. Stir until coconut is green and set aside.
6. Remove mixture from refrigerator. Take each teaspoon of mixture and form a ball. Dip ball into coconut mixture and place on another plate to set. Repeat until cream cheese mixture is gone.
7. Serve immediately or store them covered tightly in the refrigerator for about 2 days.